Welcome to El Puerto de San Blas
At El Puerto de San Blas, culinary passion meets authentic Nayarit tradition, celebrating the vibrant flavors of Mexican seafood. Located in Indianapolis, this casual eatery invites guests to indulge in a rich menu, highlighting specialties like succulent shrimp ceviche, zesty empanadas, and beautifully crafted paellas. With fresh ingredients and generous portions, every dish tells a story of coastal heritage. The lively atmosphere resonates with families and friends, enhanced by friendly service and live music. This hidden gem is not just a restaurant; it's a culinary voyage that captivates seafood enthusiasts and food lovers alike, creating unforgettable dining moments.
- 4920 W 38th St Indianapolis, IN 46254 United States Hotline: (317) 291-2800
Welcome to El Puerto de San Blas, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant city of Indianapolis at 4920 W 38th St. This delightful restaurant specializes in authentic Mexican seafood, drawing inspiration from the coastal flavors of Nayarit. If you're in search of a dining experience that's both casual and delicious, you've come to the right place. With a commitment to quality and a menu bursting with fresh ingredients, El Puerto de San Blas has quickly captivated the hearts of seafood enthusiasts and Mexican food lovers alike.
The ambiance here is a lively mix; a colorful blend of casual seating, moderate noise, and even occasional live music that enhances the dining experience. The atmosphere is inviting for both families and groups, making it an ideal place for lunch or dinner. Plus, with amenities like outdoor seating and on-site parking, convenience is part of the charm.
What sets El Puerto de San Blas apart is its extensive menu that offers something for everyone, including many vegetarian options. The sheer variety of dishes is impressive, with options like:
- Shrimp Ceviche - Raw shrimp marinated in fresh lime juice with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and cucumber, a refreshing start at $20.50.
- Parrillada Miramar - A stunning seafood combination platter enough for three, featuring shrimp, crab legs, clams, and mussels in a special red sauce for $62.50.
- Molcajete Aguachile - A house specialty, showcasing raw shrimp cooked in a spicy lime sauce for just $21.99.
- Pina Cantamar - A unique half pineapple filled with mixed seafood and topped with melted cheese, for a tropical twist at $24.00.
The standout dishes are complemented by an impressive selection of cocktails and beverages that echo the vibrant flavors of the food. Patrons rave about the Campechana Cocktail, which combines shrimp, octopus, oysters, scallops, and surimi, all beautifully presented with cocktail sauce for $17.99. The Margaritas are also a favorite, prepared with fresh fruits that complement the spice of the entrees.
Customer reviews indicate that El Puerto de San Blas is more than just a meal; it’s a culinary journey. Jennifer L. describes it as "one of the best authentic Mexican dining experiences" with exceptional food and service. Others, like Carmen W. and Laura M., highlight the house-made chips and salsas—as well as the standout paella—as must-tries. With generous portions and heavenly flavors, you can count on culinary satisfaction every visit.
As you consider your next meal, make plans to visit El Puerto de San Blas. Whether you're dining in, taking out, or using their delivery service, each bite promises a celebration of Mexican seafood that you won't soon forget. Call them at (317) 291-2800 to reserve your table and prepare your taste buds for a fiesta of flavor!

Hands down one of the best authentic Mexican dining experiences I've ever had! Wonderful food, service, and staff!

Jerry is a great bartender and host. House drinks are made with fresh fruits and food is delicious.

Stopped in on a whim because their parking lot stays packed and it is just 10 min from my house. It was late afternoon on a Saturday and while there was a good crowd I was able to sit down right away. This place is A Mexican Restaurant but they spring seafood so along with the salsa and chips you also get a bit of fish ceviche. The chips are made fresh and are absolutely delicious we got a Red and Green salsa both were delicious the res salsa was smoky and mild and the green was bright and spicy. I was not hungry but ordered shrimp empanadas and tacos. I thought I could get one of each but when ordering the waitress asked if I wanted 2 so I said of course. My husband loves spicy food and he ordered the devil shrimp which he loved. He Said the sauce was amazing and unique. We are Already planning our next visit because we regret we didn't get dessert. I almost forgot to mention the live music. Their are musicians hoping to get in

This is the Mexican place I have been searching for! If you love authentic and great seafood get here in a hurry. They have an amazing menu that covers all the bases like crab, shrimp, scallops, oysters, octopus and that was just in my ceviche. I had food envy for every plate I saw come out of the kitchen. They have my favorite thick crunchy chips not the bagged ones and amazing guacamole. The chips also come with a red salsa, a whitefish salsa and the green salsa that you better make sure to have your drink before trying it. Margaritas are very tasty and they have many other drink options. The paella is huge and was covered in seafood. That will be my next purchase. Most of the meals I saw would be good for a couple more when you get home. It's an unassuming place on 38th St. But don't pass it by! Also if you don't pay attention and leave your phone like I did they'll take good care of it for you. Thanks to staff for their help!!

This place never fails to amaze. A hole in the wall with amazing seafood options. Ambiance: Meh Food: Fantastic & generous Drinks: Strong & delish Service: Great & friendly The sheer amount of seafood dishes available here, it's heaven for any seafood lover. Think various fish, oysters, squid, octopus, clams, shrimp, langostinos, crab and such. The portions are quite large here, so unless you have a huge appetite, you will be taking leftovers home with you. You are greeted with chips and 3 dips/salsas. The red is a typical tomato based salsa, then there is the hell fire hot green stuff and a delicious white fish with pico which turns out to be my favorite. No idea what the proper namnes are, just know it's all good. I ordered a large guacamole and must say it is delicious. We ate every bit of it. Snarfed it up actually. It's hard to find really good guac, but here it is. I am not real adventurous when it comes to seafood and generally stick to shrimp or maybe a little crab. Still oodles of dishes to choose from, which makes it hard to decide. I ended up with Camarones Coras and I am hooked on that dish now. The shrimp are tail on and done to perfection. The sauce is the star of this dish. Tomato-based broth with a bit of a lemony tang... Beautiful. Served with white rice which is perfect for this sauce. This will be my go-to for this restaurant. The paella was deemed delicious by my guests. Actually I didn't hear anybody complain and that is a miracle in itself, especially when I drag a larger group with me. The entrance faces 38th Street and is a bit unassuming. Parking on the East and back of building.

Incredible! This place was a bit out of my comfort zone as I don't usually eat seafood in Indianapolis, and I've never had this style of food before, but everything was incredible and it might just be my new favorite place in town! While there was a bit of a language barrier, the servers were super sweet and brought someone over to answer any menu questions I had. My hubby went with the fajitas which he said were incredible, and I second the multiple other reviews on here who said to order the half-and-half (half shrimp, half langostinos). It's cooked in this spicy, buttery, sweet, butter Chile de Arbol sauce that HOLY MACKEREL is it INCREDIBLE. The rice that they serve it with absorbs all the delicious saucy goodness and OMG. Also unique is the fact they bring you free ceviche and chips (heck, I'd go for the ceviche & chips alone!).

This place seems to be always packed with people wanting authentic Mexican food! I had to give it a try, it was on a Friday night and surprising we were able to get a table with no wait! There was some really loud live music/ karaoke going on and a clown was visiting tables with kids. I think music doesn't have to be that loud. Their menu had variety of things, but I tried steak tacos and virgin piña colada. They were both good but since many people have raving reviews about their seafood dishes, I will definitely try some next time. The server was very nice and kind, although it was very hard to communicate in English. I will go back!

I had a friend rave about this restaurant so I decided to try it when I saw it was an offering on Door Dash. It was so, so delicious. None of the regurgitated Mexican that is just a different mixture of beef and cheese for every dish. This is legit Mexican seafood! What we ordered: Camarones Coras - lemon-y, perfectly spicy but not flames in your mouth. Love that is served with garlic bread to sop up all the delicious juices. Steak Tacos - full of delicious meat inbetween two tortillas. Didn't fall apart and that's pretty amazing considering it was delivered via car to our front door. Empanadas de Camaron - just YUM. Try them. Ceviche Tostadas - light and bright. Arrived with a huge bag of tostadas to make yours to your desired amount of ceviche on top. We may not wait more than a week to order from here again.

By far this is the best Mexican place for seafood, and believe me I've searched and tried many places and there is no other in whole Indianapolis. Located on 38th street, it's a nice restaurant that serves Nayarit style seafood, this place is packed everyday of the week but during the weekends you will definitely see entire families inside enjoying the great food and drinks this place has. The parking lot is pretty big for a lot of cars and they also have a drive thru section if you're picking up food. I wouldn't trust google images of the menu since its renovated and prices have changed, I was just here this first week of 2021 and saw the changes. So when I got here I saw they ask you to wear a mask and that they have skipped a few tables to enforce social distancing, they ask everyone to wear a mask and if there's no table available at the moment they will write you down in their list but you will have to wait inside your car. During weekends you might see some clowns around for the kids or even mariachi to entertain people while they eat, so be prepared for some noise if you plan on eating there. I love ceviche and I have been to all Mexican restaurants in Indy and the reason I drive 22 minutes to eat at this place is because they serve a good amount of real ceviche and they don't try to make it look like it's a lot by adding more onion which is the thing with other places; here you will try real fish. Now, to properly eat this ceviche they have crunchy chips and a very spicy and tasty green sauce, be careful this will make you have a runny nose. Now another thing that I love having here is shrimp cocktails and shrimp empanadas those are really tasty and when they serve empanadas they add a very creamy and spicy sauce on the side. During my last visit the guy who was in charge of the list was very proactive and when they were about to give me my table he placed my order for food so it took less than 15 minutes to have the dish on my table, loved the service all waiters were taking good care of their tables. I wish they would open another restaurant near downtown or broadripple. The only complaint is that a dinner here will result a little expensive with a few things but I once a month i guess it's ok! Keep up with the great taste and service!